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Flying to Singapore? These Executive Tips Make It a Better Trip

Nine insiders share the lowdown on places to see, how to pack, where to go for a run and what the big deal is about chewing gum  

Haji Lane is a popular destination in Kampong Glam.

Photographer: Nawadoln Siributr / Alamy

If you work in finance, there’s a good chance Singapore is on the short list of places you’ll visit for business—or maybe even live in. We asked insiders to the city-state to tell us what to expect when you get there. They didn’t talk only about the food.

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